Dark Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
The ultimate comfort food! These Dark Chocolate Banana Cupcakes combine rich chocolate and sweet bananas for a treat that’s moist, fluffy, and utterly delicious. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to whip up and sure to impress!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 large over-ripe banana
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup mashed over-ripe banana
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Sliced banana for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, mash the large over-ripe banana until smooth. Whisk in the whole milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, egg, and sugar.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark chocolate cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently whisk together until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 19 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Add the mashed over-ripe banana, vanilla, and salt.
- Add one cup of the powdered sugar and mix on low until incorporated. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Beat on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until fluffy and light in color.
- Fill a piping bag with the frosting and pipe onto each cooled cupcake, garnishing with a slice of banana.
Notes
- Storage: Keep your cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Freezing: These cupcakes freeze beautifully. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
- Pairing: Serve with a glass of cold milk or hot tea.
- Variations: Add nuts or chocolate chips for an added crunch.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.